Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 21 | 34 | 36 | 118 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons handled the Pacers 118-107. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.